Reba cast reunion 2023 was a treat for longtime fans, reigniting love for the beloved sitcom as castmates returned both on-screen and off. Christopher Rich, who played Reba McEntire’s former husband and later Melissa Peterman’s character Barbra Jean’s spouse, was celebrated by fellow cast members after appearing in more than 120 episodes together—a rare feat in television history. Despite the show ending years ago, the bond between the cast remains strong, and their reunions never fail to excite their devoted audience.
In October 2023, the cast nearly broke the internet when five of them came together for a heartwarming occasion: Reba cast reunion 2023 was the perfect excuse for McEntire, Peterman, Steve Howey (Van), JoAnna Garcia-Swisher (Cheyenne), and Rich to enjoy a dinner gathering to celebrate Rich’s 70th birthday.
Reba cast reunion 2023 leads to new sitcom spark
In early 2024, Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman reunited for a new NBC sitcom called Happy’s Place, joined by McEntire’s real-life partner Rex Linn and new castmates Belissa Escobedo, Pablo Castelblanco, and Tokala Black Elk. The show centers around a bar named Happy’s Place, inherited by McEntire’s character Bobbie after the previous owner passed away. As the legal details unravel, Bobbie discovers she has a much younger half-sister, Isabella (Escobedo), who also inherits half of the bar.
Navigating their new sibling bond and partnership, they are supported by cook Emmett (Linn), bartender Gabby (Peterman), waiter Takoda (Black Elk), and quirky accountant Steve (Castelblanco).
Reba cast reunion 2023 adds nostalgic charm to Happy’s Place
The spirit of the original Reba sitcom was kept alive through playful moments in Happy’s Place. In a special Christmas episode, Steve Howey returned to guest star as a customer evaluating the bar for a potential company party. Unable to resist a callback, he greeted McEntire’s character with a nostalgic “Mrs. H?!”—a sweet nod to his old role. Peterman quickly jumped into the scene, quipping that she had been in Witness Protection, drawing huge laughs from the audience.
Christopher Rich also made a memorable appearance. After suffering a stroke seven years ago, which affected his mobility, the show cleverly worked his condition into the script. In a comedic scene, Bobbie nervously considers getting a tattoo from Rich’s character, Maverick, who reassures her he’s still a top-notch artist—thanks to being right-handed. The behind-the-scenes clip of Rich knocking on the bar door led to a hilarious unscripted moment where Peterman shouts, “Reba! Brock found us! Run!”—bringing the house down and earning the trio a standing ovation.
